Carrying a Lucky Charm, I Thrive with My Husband on the Road to Exile

Chapter 295: Chapter 295: Intentions

Bai Suihe scrutinized these people; Mrs. Bai indeed put a lot of thought into this. The heads of the households were all in their prime, and they had numerous descendants. Except for the two young children, everyone could immediately get to work.

"Now that you’re here, just focus on your tasks. As long as you do well, I won’t treat you poorly..."

Bai Suihe thought about how these people had traveled a long distance. Since they still needed to familiarize themselves with the environment, she decided to make everything clear from the start. Kai Yuan added a few more sentences afterward, and then let the people go.

Nanny Pang didn’t leave; instead, she stood respectfully to the side and said, "Miss, Madam specifically instructed me to give these things to you."

As she spoke, she took down the bundle she had been carrying on her back, which was wrapped meticulously with several layers of oilcloth.

Bai Suihe was a little curious because Mrs. Bai had already prepared a lot of things for her. Gu Kaiyuan took the bundle, placed it on the table, and opened it.

"This silver note amounting to 10,000 taels is for you to use, Miss, so you shouldn’t shortchange yourself.

There are also these several contracts for estates that Madam had someone exchange, all located in the Lingnan area. Below are the indentures for the managers of those estates. If you find them useful, you can keep them; if not, you can sell them off."

Bai Suihe was deeply moved. Mrs. Bai was not afraid of being implicated and had consistently planned for her daughter. Her intentions were truly heartfelt and sincere.

Moreover, Nanny Pang saying these words in front of Gu Kaiyuan probably had another purpose, to show him that even far from the capital, she was not without support.

Inside, there was a letter that moved Bai Suihe even more after reading it. Mrs. Bai had carefully chosen to send Nanny Pang.

Nanny Pang’s ancestors ran a medical clinic, and she had learned the art of healing from a young age. It was only because of family misfortunes that she became a servant.

When Mrs. Bai got married, she brought Nanny Pang with her. Nanny Pang truly helped her avoid many traps within the inner chambers, and Bai Suihe was delivered by her hands.

Nanny Pang’s status beside her mother was equivalent to Wu Qingshui’s. Though her mother previously intended to give her freedom, she refused to be set free or to marry. Instead, she requested to manage a villa.

Throughout these years, Nanny Pang had managed the villa meticulously but seldom returned to the Bai Mansion, which is why Bai Suihe didn’t have much impression of her.

The letter also specifically instructed that if there were any uncertain decisions, she could fully consult Nanny Pang. The few families that came along were also carefully chosen by Nanny Pang.

"Thank you, Nanny Pang," Bai Suihe solemnly re-wrapped the items, "Nanny, please rest well today. Tomorrow, I’ll be relying on you for everything here."

"This is merely my duty," Nanny Pang quietly withdrew, with Dongmei leading her back to the room arranged in the front yard.

Looking at the well-organized room and the complete set of supplies, Nanny Pang felt a weight lifted from her heart. It seemed that the Miss found herself a capable husband, as he managed to build such a compound in this village in such a short time.

Moreover, seeing how he constantly protected the Miss, and their mutual understanding in every movement, further eased her heart.

A harmonious household is beneficial for them. She hadn’t seen any other members of the Gu Family when she arrived, so after resting, she must inquire more from Dongmei.

"Madam, I hope you will continue to take care of me in the future." Gu Kaiyuan, seeing only the two of them left in the room, fawned over her while massaging her shoulders, "With so many people now, I truly can ease up a lot."

He had observed earlier that all these people had thick calluses on their hands, indicating they were diligent workers.

Bai Suihe, "I am only worried about one thing now. This coming here might make us too conspicuous."

They were here in exile, yet with so many attendants, if someone decided to make an issue of it, it could lead to trouble.

"Don’t worry," Gu Kaiyuan understood they weren’t exactly exiles, "We have no need to unnecessarily suffer. This compound, land, and mountain are all under Mother-in-Law’s name. Even if someone complains to the Emperor, it won’t be justified."

Gu Kaiyuan looked at the bundle on the table, "As for their indentures, keep them for now. I believe Mother-in-Law will have a solution."

Being a merchant with a place in the capital was already no small feat.

Mrs. Bai was indeed a renowned capable assistant to her husband, with her influence in many of the Bai Family’s businesses.

"In the past life, did Nanny Pang come too?"

Bai Suihe remembered bits and pieces and wasn’t clear about these details.

Moreover, Gu Kaiyuan was portrayed in the book mostly as an antagonist, only describing his conflict with the Third Prince and not much about his personal matters.

"She did," Gu Kaiyuan’s expression was a bit unnatural, "She also brought these twenty or so people but never got to meet their master again."

Gu Kaiyuan felt a bit down as he recalled that time; if Bai Suihe hadn’t asked, he wouldn’t have the courage to mention it.

He failed to protect Bai Suihe, and whatever criticism he received was well-deserved.

He remembered Nanny Pang, weary from travel, nearly collapsing upon hearing the terrible news.

They didn’t leave, but inquired carefully among the exiled prisoners. Upon learning all that Bai Suihe had endured, the old nanny, over fifty, gathered her twenty-some people and stormed the Gu Family with force. If Ming Peifeng hadn’t intervened, someone from the Gu Family would have had to pay with their life.

Gu Kaiyuan himself was included in the reckoning. He did not retaliate, enduring the punches and kicks silently.

But even then, it couldn’t bring back his wife or daughter. This was all his fault due to his inaction, and it was what he deserved to bear.

Thinking back to that day, Gu Kaiyuan felt the winter was especially cold, piercingly so.

As for the Gu Family, with Ming Peifeng’s help, they became obstinate, loudly demanding punishment for those people.

At that time, Nanny Pang stood against them, vehemently listing Gu Family’s major offenses, stating clearly that if any harm came to the Gu Family prisoners, it wouldn’t be of any greater value than the lives of those serving as slaves.

The nanny’s eloquence was compelling, rendering the Gu family speechless, and even Ming Peifeng knew the Gu Family was in the wrong and merely prevented further violence without meddling further.

Originally, it was thought that Nanny Pang would leave with everyone that day, but unexpectedly, she found him late at night.

Without saying much, she left him some healing medicine, "Considering you were once married to my Miss, I can’t just watch you perish.

Your injuries are severe, and they have permanently damaged you. You should take good care to preserve whatever life you have left, or you might not live past forty."

Gu Kaiyuan remembered being puzzled at the time, "Didn’t you want nothing more than to kill me?"

"If killing you could bring my Miss back to life, I would have inflicted a thousand cuts on you. But keeping you alive serves a purpose. I want you to live in regret..."